A spotlight on local artists
There’s a passionate, vibrant and talented community of artists based in and around Mandurah, along with several outstanding galleries.
This month we’re looking at just a few, including two who live right here at Frasers Landing.
The first Frasers Landing artist is Deborah Zibah. According to her website, nature is her inspiration for creation.
“On my many walks and bike rides along the estuary, my mind is frequently drawn away into the creative processes of how to best interpret the plethora of images which present themselves to me.
“A bore water-blasted concrete pathway under my feet, pitted with rusty oranges and tones of mottled grey, the rhythmic lines of tidal silt abandoned on the shore by a receding river, or the dancing light sparkling on the estuary waters at sunset are just some inspiration themes for the making of art.”
On her website, Deborah says she makes her paintings on a large workbench outside her studio in a sheltered lean-to, off the wall of a large shed in her back yard. That’s where she says she is most happy, where the local twenty-eight parrots come regularly for their handful of almonds, and she can watch, and listen to, the chatter and calls of the birds who’ve made their homes in the tall trees on the property.
“Being out in the fresh air gives me a great sense of peace and restfulness.”
To see more, visit Deborah Zibah’s website or Instagram.
Deborah Zibah IG - Falcon Beach
Another artist based at Frasers Landing is Edwin Boyes. Ed Boyes and his wife Claire retired to Frasers Landing last year for its tranquillity and welcoming sense of community. Earlier this year, as part of a Studio Residency Program, Ed was Artist-in-Residence at Contemporary Art Spaces Mandurah (CASM).
During his residency, Ed dedicated himself to preparing for a solo exhibition. CASM created a short video of Ed’s experience. Watch here
Ed is a self-proclaimed ‘grey Picasso’. After spending most of his career as a graphic designer creating commissioned illustrations for clients, retirement has given him the freedom to transition from digital design to creating by hand. Ed imagines his style as a union between Lichtenstein’s Pop Art style of the 60’s and Frank Miller’s graphic novel work. His emerging style is in its formative stages, shifting from digital, hyper-realistic illustrations into hand-created canvas works utilising a traditional brush and pallet knife approach.
Dudley Park-based Leon Holmes is an international award-winning Australian artist, lecturer and ambassador, who has made himself a global name as being one of the most enthusiastic and successful professionals of his trade, Plein Air Oil Painting. Leon also founded the Mandurah Portrait Group, where he practises portraiture. To share his expertise with his local art community and students Leon teaches regular workshops. Leon also founded the Mandurah Portrait Group where he practises portraiture on a weekly basis since 2015To share his expertise with his local art community and students Leon is teaching regular workshops. His studio is in Dudley Park. Visit link
Leon Holmes Fine Art
Mandurah artist Nicole Frankiewicz is a mindfulness artist who is inspired by nature and freedom of expression. Nicole's passion for life is seen in the vibrant colours and textures in her art. Each of her artworks is created with love and inspired by her children - her Three Hearts. Nicole runs workshops from her Three Hearts art studio. Visit link
Nicole Frankiewicz - ThreeHeartStudio
Working within the community as a disability support worker and children services, Sarah Petrich found art played an important part in community engagement. She created Community Arts to make art accessible at a community level for everyone and all abilities, with individual, group and specialised classes. Visit link
Sarah Petrich Paintings
There are so many wonderful artists working in the Mandurah region, far too many to mention. The vibrant local arts scene also has a number of groups to get involved in.
For all local artists, regardless of medium, Mandurah Artists is a place to share upcoming shows, advice and discussion. Visit link
Mandurah Plein Air Artists (Inc) is a not-for profit self-funded community art organisation established in 2011. The group meets each Tuesday morning to paint en plein air and as well as providing a fun and interesting environment, it provides a platform for connection with like-minded people. Their Facebook Page lists each the venue for each week’s painting venue, and artists of all ages, skill levels and abilities are welcome to. Visit link
Are you a budding local artist? No matter your level of experience, we’d love to see your work! We are currently running a social media giveaway for local artists, offering a $300 Jackson’s Drawing Supplies Gift Voucher – CLICK HERE to enter or for more info.
